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Opportunities for EU Companies in Japan and Korea
27 August 2008
An initiative aimed at supporting EU companies as they seek to gain a foothold in Japanese and Korean markets is now available.
Deloitte, a company with whom GRTU collaborates frequently, was recently appointed be the European Commission to support the implementation of this programme. Deloitte will support the process of recruiting organisations to take part in sectoral trade one week business "missions" to Japan and Korea.
Companies that are interested and eligible will receive EU funding, professional international business coaching and the opportunity to spend time in these countries showcasing products and meeting potential business partners.
Business Missions are being organised in the following sectors:
Construction and Building Technologies
Fashion Design
Healthcare and Medical Technologies
Interior Design
ICT
You can apply for participation in an EU Gateway Business Mission if your company fulfils the following criteria:
Has existed for at least 5 years
Is fully or majority-owned by EU capital
Is located and has its main activities in the EU
Is active in one of the sectors covered in the programme
Has a proven record of international business cooperation
Has a solid business strategy for entering the Japanese and/or Korean markets
Has a sufficient turnover and number of people employed to guarantee a market entry to Japan and/or Korea
Full information about this programme is available by contacting our offices or emailing to Abigail Mamo on .
